From a promising young actress to a beloved TV icon, Mariska Hargitay's journey through the entertainment industry has been nothing short of extraordinary. As we celebrate her extensive career on "Law & Order: SVU," let’s take a nostalgic look at the star's transformation over the decades.
Mariska Hargitay’s story began on January 23, 1964, in Santa Monica, California, where she was born into a family steeped in Hollywood glamour.
Her mother, Jayne Mansfield, was a famed actress and Playboy playmate, while her father, Mickey Hargitay, was a well-known actor and bodybuilder. Tragically, Jayne Mansfield’s life was cut short in a car crash in 1967 when Mariska was just three years old. Despite the traumatic event, Mariska and her siblings survived, marking the beginning of a life that would soon be intertwined with the spotlight.
Mariska’s journey into the public eye started with beauty pageants.
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